This video gives a brief overview of how to create and edit a PBWiki:
The PBWiki serves as a superior communication tool for teachers for multiple reasons. It makes learning more efficient. By utilizing the aspects of the website, teachers are able to communicate notes and facts about subjects to all students quickly and also keep parents well informed. The PBWiki is an effective learning tool for students because it requires them to read over and contribute to class discussions outside of class, that can be further analyzed and developed during school hours. In addition, this communication tool has the ability to enhance the learning process because it is a simple way for students to share ideas and have easy access to accurate information and the opinions of their peers.
The disadvantages of this tool are few, because it is predominately dependent on the Internet, there is always the chance that the technology will fail. Also, in some areas or school districts, students may not have access to the PBWiki website at home therefore requiring alteration in the dependence of it. Finally, to a person new to technology, this particular website may seem overwhelming and difficult to understand at first.
In English, this tool could serve very useful. The teacher would be able to post prompts or discussion questions for the class on the website. After it is posted, students would then be able to analyze and develop the questions and post them to the PBWiki. This way, all students in the class would be able to view and think about the opinions and ideas of their classmates. By using this method, group discussions during class would be undoubtedly more productive, because the students have already had the chance to look at and begin to understand the material.
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